Hassocks
Things to do in Hassocks, West Sussex
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Hassocks works best as a base for people who want to camp rather than check into a hotel. The two campsites here—Southdown Way Caravan and Camping Park (rated 4.3 from around 380 reviews) and Wolstonbury Dreaming (rated 4.6 from 78 reviews)—are the main accommodation options the area offers. This makes it a different kind of destination: quieter, more self-sufficient, suited to people who have chosen their accommodation as part of the trip rather than a means to an end.
The eating scene is notably strong for a small town. Village Pizza Kitchen and The Fig Tree both rate 4.9 from several hundred reviews apiece, while Morleys Bistro, David Lloyd Wickwoods, and Washbrooks Family Farm all hold steady at 4.6. There is enough here to explore different cuisines and settings across a few days, and enough choice that you are unlikely to repeat a meal by accident.
Where to stay in Hassocks
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High Street, Hurstpierpoint
The Horse Inn Hurst
1460 Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint
Clayton Wickham Farmhouse
Clayton Wickham Farmhouse, Hurstpierpoint
Premier Inn Burgess Hill
Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill
Duck Lodge B&B
2 School Lane, Pyecombe
Travelodge Hickstead
Jobs Lane Off A23 Southbound, Hickstead
The Hickstead Hotel
Jobs Lane, Bolney, Haywards Heath
The Bull
The Bull, Ditchling
Things to Do in Hassocks(2)
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For things to do beyond eating, Washbrooks Family Farm (rated 4.6 from around 1,600 reviews) appears to be a substantial draw, suggesting activity and space for families. ARKARTZ (rated 4.7 from 48 reviews) offers something different. The combination suggests Hassocks appeals to people with children, or to visitors looking for a mix of outdoor activity and good food rather than traditional tourist attractions.
Where to Eat in Hassocks(16)
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Attractions Near Hassocks
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1 mi
The Young Actors Group
Brighton · ⭐ 5.0
2 mi
Jumpin Fun Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill · ⭐ 4.4
KidsPaintball Brighton
Henfield
2 mi
The Triangle Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill · ⭐ 4.0
The Outdoors Project
Haywards Heath
3 mi
The Macs Farm
Ditchling · ⭐ 4.9
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve
Burgess Hill · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Ditchling Beacon-National Trust
Ditchling · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Hassocks(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Hassocks
All cottages in Hassocks →The Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £523
3 Ladymead Mews
2 bed · sleeps 4
Cedar Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £642
Holly Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £707
Maple Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £607
Oak Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
Willow Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £847
South Down Lodges
2 cottages · from £587
Common questions about Hassocks
How many campsites are there in Hassocks?
We list 2 campsites in and around Hassocks, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Hassocks have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Hassocks offer an electric hook-up.
What is there to do in Hassocks?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Hassocks.
Where can I eat in Hassocks?
We list 16 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Hassocks.
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